Some of our 2023 winners share what they are most grateful for this holiday season.
Thankful Thoughts from Our 2023 Winners
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Congratulations to Our 2023 Winners and Honorees!
We’re so proud to introduce our 2023 Barron Prize young heroes! They’re a stellar group of 25 young leaders who are changing the world in meaningful ways. Many are caring for the environment – combatting climate change, addressing ocean pollution, and protecting...
Honoring His Hero: Barron Prize Winner Will Charouhis Pays Tribute to Dr. Jane Goodall
Our Barron Prize team is inspired by heroes of all sorts -- the young, unsung ones we celebrate and the not-as-young, well-known ones respected around the world. Dr. Jane Goodall tops our list of those iconic heroes. We’re awed by her early and groundbreaking work...
Heroic Stories: Their Power to Inspire Possibility
It’s one of our favorite times of year here at the Barron Prize, when we’re immersed in the arduous but inspiring work of reviewing applications. We get to read real-life stories of courage, perseverance, and compassion, and learn of applicants’ heroic work to change...
They Would Know: Recent Winners Share Tips for Crafting a Stellar Application
It’s a busy and fun time of year for us as we approach our April 15th application deadline. Students sometimes ask how they can best build a strong application and so we posed the question to our in-house experts – our winners! Read on for excellent tips and...
Where Are They Now? Past Winners Continue Their Good Work
We recently caught up with a dozen of our winners from past years to find out what they’re doing these days.
A New Year, A New Barron Prize Cycle!
We’re super excited about the new year ahead – and a new cycle of the Barron Prize! January marks the annual opening of our online application, so young leaders can now access it and begin compiling their materials. Applications are due April 15, with winners...
Holiday Gifts from the Heart
With the holiday season and its gift-giving upon us, we’re inspired to share below wise words from Barron Prize founder and author T. A. Barron. Written for his own blog a year ago, the lovely piece reminds us that the most meaningful gifts are ones from the heart.
Giving Thanks for This Year’s Young Heroes
We’re hugely grateful for our 2022 class of Barron Prize young heroes. These 25 exceptional young leaders embody goodness and heroic ideals.
Congratulations to Our 2022 Winners and Honorees!
We’re so proud to introduce our 2022 Barron Prize young heroes! They’re a hugely inspiring group of 25 young leaders who are changing the world in meaningful ways. Some are helping other people -- supporting the hungry, inventing life-saving technologies, and bringing...